Jim Keith

Dear friends and family of Jim,

On Saturday, May 7th, Jim was brought to glory to celebrate with his Savior. I am comforted to know that he triumphs with all the saints because of Jesus. I pray that you have the same comfort. He experiences what we can only imagine:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Jim cared for his Lord and his family. He served them in big and little ways. Even though he came from a storied family (the Keith family has a castle in their past!), he humbled himself to serve us. What an honor.

Obituary: To read Jim’s obituary, please visit James B. Keith - Winkel Funeral Home | Otsego Michigan

Funeral: Jim’s funeral will take place on Wednesday May 11th at Peace Lutheran Church. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

The funeral is open to the public.

The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/worship or visit our YouTube page Peace Lutheran Church - YouTube. The service will be available a little bit before 11 am and be archived afterwards.

Interment: Interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland on Wednesday about 2:00 pm. Guests are welcome.

Luncheon: Everyone is welcome to attend a light luncheon following the service.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on Tuesday May 10th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Winkel Funeral Home; or from 10:00 - 10:45 am on Wednesday May 11th at Peace Lutheran Church.

Memorial To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Jim, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial”.

Let’s gather on Wednesday to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Jim. May Jesus work healing and hope in us.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Jim’s family: 


Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Jim’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen.